Historical term for the Japanese dialect spoken in Edo (now Tokyo) during the Edo period. Often contrasted with modern Tokyo dialect.
See also: 江戸言葉
In the Edo dialect, there is confusion between 'hi' and 'shi'.
The Edo dialect is often used in rakugo storytelling.
Modern Tokyo dialect, which evolved from Edo dialect but has been influenced by standard Japanese.
Compound of 江戸 (Edo, the former name of Tokyo) and 弁 (dialect).